Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.7 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 202.1 in | 171.7 in | 30.4 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 68.8 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 56.0 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3670 lb. | 3384 lb. | 286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.9 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 54.0 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 53.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.2 in | 32.0 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 9.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 21.2 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |
2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |